Were deep into summer blockbuster season but what big movies are awaiting us this time next year?
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As were going to see further down the list, it absolutely has.
Kong: Skull Islandis, Id suggest, whereRise Of The Planet Of The Apeswas.
Its not necessarily a prequel story that many are crying out for, but if done properly?
Well, Legendary has big plans for a franchise here.
Certainly, the personnel is very, very impressive.
Can the film deliver?
Theres certainly plenty riding on it.
Again, no complaints with the cast here.
A big hit is guaranteed here, too.
Even though it opens opposite the eagerly-awaitedBaby Driverin the US, from director Edgar Wright.
Guy Ritchie is helming the first of them, which is now in post-production, from Joby Harolds screenplay.
Some useful acting faces in the ensemble here, along with David Beckham.
Lionsgate is looking for a good half-dozenPower Rangersmovies if this sizeable reboot takes off.
Im not so sure, notwithstanding the fact that Scarlett Johansson helped powerLucyto become a major international hit.
Still, a film likeGhost In The Shellmight just need a few people to fight for it.
A couple of changes to personnel here.
F. Gary Gray, off the back of his huge success withStraight Outta Compton, is directing.
Meanwhile, Charlize Theron joins the series as the new villain this time around.
A lavish soap opera with cars, there should be $1 billion of business here still.
And plenty of road left for the next two, already-announced movies.
May 5th
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.
A third film is already being planned, too.
And this may be a smart project for Sony.
Its certainly a contrast with much of the fare heading into cinemas next summer.
A few stumbling blocks, though.
), production wont need to start for a few months to hit that summer release.
Few would bet against her second following suit.
And then dont rule out a sequel.
Production wrapped onPirates 5some time ago, and some additional photography has also been completed.
Joe Carnhan is a smart signing, mind, assuming he does ultimately sign on the dotted line.
Dont be surprised if the pants moves its release date.
Kevin Hart leads the voice cast here, incidentally.
Hes almost as busy as Dwayne Johnson.
Ive a sneaking suspicion it might be.
Still: has the proverbial horse already bolted here?
This time, Alex Kurtzman is writing and directing, and Sofia Boutella will take on the title role.
That was in spite of an apparently off-peak February release and an R-rating.
High hopes for this one….
Cars 3
Hmmm.
A second sequel to one of Pixars less-impressive films.
Can we get a better film this time around, though?
Hopefully, though, the character and story can match the spectacle a little better this time around.
Still expect this to be a good hit, though.
Itll arrive later in the UK, incidentally.
June 23rd
Transformers: The Last Knight
Review-proof, critic-proof, pretty much anything-proof.
This one sees the return of Megatron, with Mark Wahlberg leading the cast of humans.
It matters not what anyone says now or after the films release, mind.
Michael Bay is very, very unlikely to tamper with his formula on this one.
Steve Carell is voicing him again, with Miranda Cosgrove joining the voice cast, although with Trey Parker.
It should be one of the most fun family movies of 2017, too.
Even withJustice Leaguearriving towards the end of the year.
Behind the camera, Jon Watts makes the leap to blockbuster cinema, following his acclaimed indie flickCop Car.
Very, very excited.
This is not likely to be an exception.
Valerian is a time-travelling agent, played by Dane DeHaan, and hes sent to investigate a galactic empire.
Well, lets just say this is one wrap party worth trying to score an invite to.
Ethan Hawke, Cara Delevingne, John Goodman, Clive Owen, Rihanna and yes!
Rutger Hauer are all included, and if Besson earns a hit here, sequels are planned.
July 28th
Jumanji
Hmmm.
Unwanted remake of the summer?
Scott comes toAlien: Covenantoff the back of his best film in a long time,The Martian.
If he can recapture that kind of form, thenAlien: Covenantis the grown-up blockbuster to beat.
Hes written and directed the movie, and stars too, alongside Michael Pena.
Warner Bros is releasing the film.
The Emoji Movie
The summer season ends with, well, this.
A movie about Emojis.
